One of Nigeria’s most sought after medley artistes, Seun Bankole, popularly known as SB Live, has signed a new management deal with Massimo Entertainment owned by renowned entertainment entrepreneur, Layinka Oyedeji.

Oyedeji was masked musician, Lagbaja’s manager, for over a decade.

According to Oyedeji, “Massimo Entertainment’s decision to formally sign SB Live to a management deal was based on the awareness that as an artiste, he is growing exponentially, and we feel he needs to concentrate more on churning out good music while we help him coordinate the business aspect including new projects and tours.
More so, we understand the industry and its intricacies and can help him navigate seamlessly.”

Describing Bankole as one of the most talented live band artistes he has ever worked with, and he has worked with quite a few, Oyedeji traced their relationship to over a decade ago.

“SB Live was a diamond in the rough when I spotted him as a back-up artiste around 2006/7. I knew there was something about him and went ahead to help him set up a band and began performing at The Place (G.R.A, Ikeja).

In 2010, he moved to Troy Lounge (Ogba, Lagos) which became the platform that launched him into the big time. So, we know his drive and determination, we know what a bigger brand he can be and we are set to help him achieve his dreams.”

In the intervening years, SB has evolved into one of Nigeria’s in-demand bands, performing a medley of contemporary and vintage Nigerian and foreign songs from Fuji, juju, blues, country to afro beats and Apala among others at high profile weddings and such ceremonies at home and abroad.

In fact, he has toured the United States of America twice in the last two years. He has also churned out a couple of mixtapes and singles, the latest being ‘Garden Party’, which video was shot by Storiesbyzeez and is set for release this week.

As part of the new deal, the gangling artiste and his SB Live Crew will commence a weekly gig at upscale bar and lounge, 2G1, in Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, from Wednesday, November 7th.

Oyedeji concluded, “With this new gig, we would transform the Wednesday nightlife in Ikeja for good. SB has done it before and he would do it again. Now, his fans know where to connect with him on a weekly basis. It is a new chapter for both parties.”

Ronnie Music Releases ONYE NA EME M’MA

Adesanya Aderonke Comfort popularly known as Ronnie is multi-talented Gospel artiste, who discovered her talent at the tender age of 5.

She started with the children choir of her then church, Foursquare Gospel Church, (Chapel of Blessing), iju in Ifako-Ijaiye LGA of Lagos. She has since then, been a part of different church choir before establishing herself in the Gospel Music Industry.

The graduate of Insurance from the Lagos state university, has two albums to her credit with several singles; the latest titled “Onye ne me nma”

She was nominated for the “Best gospel lyrics at the Nigerian Gospel Award in 2011and 2018 but won HYPE Awards and has received several other nominations since then.

Ronnie is not just a passionate worshipper with a unique voice, she is also a great dancer and dance instructor. Her passion to worship God in a unique way, led to the birthing of “Building The Palace of Praise”- an 100% praise event that brings people together quarterly to experience the presence of God in an ambiance electrified with deep worship with Ronnie and her friends.

Even a day old baby can guess her response when asked what is her hobby, she said SINGING!!!

She has alot of soul lifting singles to her credit and she recently released a New video title ONYE NA EME M’MA ” after the success of Grateful another soul lifting song…

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JUST IN: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Donates N1m To Ailing Baba Suwe

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has announced a donation of N1m to the ailing veteran actor, Babatunde Omidina, a.k.a. Baba Suwe, who had solicited for financial support to enable him seek urgent medical attention.

Baba Suwe made the plea for financial support on Monday during an interview with popular broadcaster, Kola Olotu, in Ibadan.

And today, Thursday, the Vice President Osinbajo has already responded through his aides who visited the ailing actor at his Ikorodu Lagos home.

Meanwhile, Theater Arts and Motions Pictures Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) also said that the actor has been on the health bill of the association since 2017.

The affable comic actor went out of circulation eight years ago, after enjoying patronage and limelight for decades, because of diabetic complications among other ailments.

Tracing the origin of his current ordeal, Baba Suwe said the crisis started in the United States of America, where he had traveled to, but collapsed, even amidst cheers by fans.

“Since the time I returned to Nigeria, I have been going up and down,” he struggled to tell the radio show host amidst tears.

“They have taken me to different hospitals, yet my condition is getting worse. My situation is so bad now that I can’t walk without a walking stick.”

Baba Suwe also linked his current predicament to the ordeals the NDLEA officials subjected him to while in its custody.

According to him, the mental, psychological and medical stress he underwent, while NDLEA tried to establish that he indeed ingested cocaine, shattered him.

The comedian also lamented that he is yet to receive the N25 million damages initially awarded him.

He said: “The most important issue is that I need money to treat and rehabilitate myself as I have spent all I had on the health challenges.

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‘Please Help Me, Don’t Let Me Die Like This’ —– Baba Suwe Cries Out

Babatunde Omidina, a veteran Nollywood actor popularly known as Baba Suwe, says he needs the help of his fans with raising funds for medical treatment abroad.

In a radio interview with Kola Olootu on Lagelu FM, the actor said he had not received his N25 million compensation from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

In 2011, the actor was arrested by NDLEA at Murtala Mohammed International Airport over the suspicion that he was trafficking drugs.

He was detained for three weeks and was granted bail after no drugs were found on him.

“I slumped when I travelled and was admitted for about three weeks. They asked me if I was trafficking cocaine and I said no. I was examined and they didn’t see anything,” he said.

“After that, I requested to return to Nigeria. After returning to Nigeria, I tried to walk on my own but I was staggering; that’s how I started using the walking stick. When I returned to America, they said I needed to do surgery and that it would cost a lot.

“When I approached people, they said they didn’t have money so I couldn’t raise as much money as I needed. I need help from my fans so that I can take care of myself.”

Although the court had ordered NDLEA to pay a compensation of N25 million to the actor, he said he has not received it.

“After all this, I haven’t received the N25 million compensation. Please don’t let me die this way. I can’t lie, see how I am looking,” he said.

In reaction to the interview, the leadership of Theatre Arts and Motions Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) denied abandoning Baba Suwe.

Bolaji Amusan, TAMPAN president populary known as Mr Latin, told journalists that he has instructed the Lagos state arm of the association to check on him.